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Cure your public speaking ills...

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...via sex -- but only if it's 'penetrative.'

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Thursday, 26 January 2006 04:29 (twenty years ago)

But Dr Peter Bull, a social and political psychologist at the University of York, said there were other ways to prepare for a speech that were more likely to reduce stress.

He said: "You are probably better off thinking about what you are going to say, and preparing thoroughly, rather than having sex the previous night."

I love how they felt they needed to find an academic to make this argument.

― NoTimeBeforeTime (Barry Bruner), Thursday, 26 January 2006 04:41 (twenty years ago)

It's all about balance, see.

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Thursday, 26 January 2006 04:49 (twenty years ago)

We at the BBC wish to remind you that the results of Professor Brody's study represent a statistical average only and may not be beneficial to everyone. We highly suggest that you prepare for your speech or presentation in lieu of potentially distracting sexual behaviour.

― NoTimeBeforeTime (Barry Bruner), Thursday, 26 January 2006 04:53 (twenty years ago)

more like dr. peter NO bull amirite

― stockholm cindy (winter version) (Jody Beth Rosen), Thursday, 26 January 2006 04:55 (twenty years ago)


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